Eurocopter EC120 Colibri – Fotók & videó

Az Eurocopter (ma Airbus Helicopters) EC120 Colibri A (Hummingbird) egy ötüléses, egymotoros, könnyű haszonhelikopter. Az Eurocopter, a China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC), a Harbin Aviation Industries (Group) Ltd (HAIG) és a Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (STAero) által közösen tervezett és kifejlesztett EC120B-t az Eurocopter Franciaországban és Ausztráliában szereli össze.

A Eurocopter EC120 Colibri is a single-engine light helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter, now Airbus Helicopters. It is mainly used for civil and military training, transport, surveillance and law enforcement missions. The EC120 Colibri can carry up to four passengers and one pilot, and has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,715 kg. The helicopter is powered by a Turbomeca Arrius 2F turboshaft engine that delivers 376 kW of power.
The EC120 Colibri has a cruising speed of 223 km/h and a range of 710 km. The helicopter features a Fenestron tail rotor that reduces noise and improves safety. The EC120 Colibri also has a modular design that allows for easy maintenance and customization. The EC120 Colibri was first flown in 1995 and entered service in 1998. Since then, more than 700 units have been delivered to customers around the world.